Even in this day and age, when we know the science behind it, the sight of swirls of green, pink, yellow and blue light pirouetting across the night sky is still enthralling and awe-inspiring; no wonder seeing the Northern Lights is on most people’s wish list.

Nothing can quite prepare you for the staggeringly beautiful natural phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis... nor the tranquil setting of this delightful hamlet.

Rebecca Bruce, Inntravel snow holiday expert

On the enchanting Arctic island of Senja off Norway’s astonishing north-west coast, a sighting of the Northern Lights is not the only possible natural encounter you may have. With pine forests, precipitous cliffs and jagged mountain peaks, this richly diverse island is a veritable ‘Norway in miniature’, whose waters attract iconic wildlife such as whales and white-tailed sea eagles. Staying in the beautifully refurbished buildings of a former bustling fishing village, you can fully appreciate the tranquillity of this idyllic yet dramatic island, with options to explore all it has to offer by land or by sea.